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The document outlines a writing assignment for students, consisting of two sections: directed writing and composition. In the first section, students must write an article about a successful cousin, covering their achievements, experiences abroad, and role model status. The second section offers various composition prompts, including descriptions, arguments, and narratives, with specific word count requirements and marking criteria.

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Grade 7 New

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SECTION 1: Directed writing.

You are advised to write between 200 and 300 words. Total marks for this section: 25.

You will be awarded up to 10 marks for following the task instructions.

You will be awarded up to 15 marks for the language use.

Question 1.

Your cousin, a successful former student at your school, has just returned from living in another
country. Your principal asks you to write an article for your school magazine about your cousin’s
experience.

Write your magazine article. You must include the following:

 What your cousin achieved at school.

 What your cousin went and what your cousin did there.
 Why your cousin is a role model for other students.

Cover all three points above in detail. You should make your magazine article interesting and
informative. Start your magazine article with suitable headline.
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COMPOSITION (25 Marks).

Write on one of the following topics.

At the beginning of your composition put the number of the task you have chosen.

You are advised to write between 350 and 500 words.

You will be awarded marks for accurate use of language and relevant content:25.

Questions 2-6.

Description

2. Describe two places which you have been to with your friends, one which you all liked
and one which you all disliked. (Remember that you are describing the atmosphere and
any people as well as the places.)

Argument

3. If you could give your school new sports equipment or new IT equipment, which would
you choose? Give reasons and examples to support your view.

4. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having longer school days but more
days off school? Give reasons and examples to support your view.

Narrative

5. Write a story which includes the sentence: ‘It was my fault so I decided to do something
about it.’

6. Write a story in which a pair of sunglasses plays an important part.

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